Thanks richuk
Sorry if this is a bit off topic. Could someone recommend the type of solder I should be using to install all the components on the next board? I'm not the best at soldering so if there's one that would make the job a little easier that'd be great.

In general, for electronics, it is best to use standard 60/40 lead/tin rosin core solder. Commercial applications generally use lead free solder, but those solders have higher melting points and inferior mechanical characteristics. Don't get anything very thick unless you are planning to work exclusively with 0.1" (2.54 mm) pitch through hole or heavy connections that are both electrical and mechanical.

In general, for electronics, it is best to use standard 60/40 lead/tin rosin core solder. Commercial applications generally use lead free solder, but those solders have higher melting points and inferior mechanical characteristics. Don't get anything very thick unless you are planning to work exclusively with 0.1" (2.54 mm) pitch through hole or heavy connections that are both electrical and mechanical.

With regards solder - I have had a nightmare with the last batch of Raspberry pi's - modern day solder is rubbish, managed to locate some of the 60/40 22swg (CEL) branded solder, also handy if you have a temperature controlled TC50 Antex iron which I would recommend to anyone !

Also I have a few more parts to add to the ebay store tonight along with another batch of pi's

The 9V power supply I got a hold of has a switch like this inline. It definitely solves the no power switch problem.

Yes it certainly does. Not everyone can solder or want to modify their boards so that's why I put this alternative on. These sockets do lose their tension over time by continuous plugging / unplugging which then leads to sporadic resets. Just like the old Spectrum's used to do.